Stamford Public Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Superintendent Dr. Tamu Lucero as one of 13 members of the Reading Leadership Implementation Council (Council). The Council operates within the Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success (Center), which was established under the “Right to Read” law passed in June of 2021 with bipartisan…
Month: June 2023
Shakespeare saved the day
In the summer of 2020 when most of the entertainment world was on an extended hiatus, Curtain Call in Stamford was providing outdoor entertainment that fed the souls of its performers, entertained thousands and provided a much needed cash infusion. Their first outdoor event – a cabaret-style event called SHAKESPEARE & SONG – replaced the…
Governor Lamont announces $335K grant for Connecticut fire academy
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Fire Academy has been awarded a grant of $334,789 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through its Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. This funding will be used to enhance the academy’s training programs, equipment, and overall operations, ultimately improving the safety and effectiveness…
CT Social Equity Council Announces $6 Million in Grant Funding To Support Community Reinvestment Pilot Program
HARTFORD, CT – Connecticut’s Social Equity Council (SEC) today announced that its awarding $6 million in grants through a Community Reinvestment Pilot Program. This funding will support 6 organizations across Connecticut to be used for the purposes of developing, expanding, and supporting programs that uplift communities and strengthen families disproportionately impacted by the “War on…
Arts & Crafts on Bedford AND the Stamford Downtown Farmers Market return this Saturday, June 10
STAMFORD CT – While it’s still technically spring, summer is making a comeback quickly in Stamford. This Saturday, June 10, Stamford Downtown will be the location of two emblematic for the sunny season events – the launch of the local Farmers Market and the annual tradition of Arts & Crafts on Bedford. Stamford Downtown Farmers…